The Two Tongues Podcast

S4S4 - The Silver Cord

This episode originally aired March, 24th on the Onion Unlimited Podcast. It was another classic chat between Chris and Daniel Torridon on the nature of God and of spirit. We discuss the mythological motif of the "Silver Cord" (Ecclesiastes 12:5-7) or "Silver Thread" (Greco-Roman Moirai), which is said to bind the divine spirit to the material body in life and is "loosed" or "cut" at the moment of our death. Daniel speaks to me in memoriam for his departed friend Pieter and we ask the question: Is there an in-between place between the living and eternity?

S4E3 - The Spirit of the Vengeful Son with Jason Mironchuck

In this episode Kyle and Chris chat with Jason Mironchuck of the 2Bit Podcast about a shift in the societal zeitgeist. We all feel that change is in the air. It's both fearful and hopeful. We discuss the archetype that best describes the totalitarianism and warful nationalism of the 20th century--the Tyrannical Father--and our current age of both genuine and contrived compassion--the Devouring Mother. So what's the change that's coming? What archetype best characterizes it? The Vengeful Son commeth.

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S4E2 - The Self Aware Universe

In this episode we attempt to redeem the ideas of the physicist Amit Goswami who made a strong impression on Chris (and even inspired the podcast's logo), but had a terrible showing on the Joe Rogan Experience back in 2013 (JRE 334), sabotaging his opportunity for broader appeal. His ideas may not have hit the mainstream, but his book The Self Aware Universe brings together an astonishing synthesis of quantum physics and religion. We discuss connections between the philosophical idea of the realm of forms and the religious idea of a transcendent realm with the no-mans-land of quantum superposition and quantum leaps. And, if that isn't enough, we solve the age-old question: How do you get the "many" from the "One"?

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S4E1 - Our Subverted History

One part alternative history, one part social commentary, we kick off season 4 with an exploration of Asha Logos' YouTube channel entitled "Our Subverted History." This one is where common sense intersects with political correctness. We discuss Indo-European as a historical ethnic and linguistic family and how it's been maligned by modern notions of "whiteness." We get comfortable with being uncomfortable, asking why it's ok in some instances to be proud of and identify with the ethnic group to which you belong and not in others. We ask to what end history is continually re-written and re-interpreted, and ultimately attempt to answer the question: How can we know ourselves as individuals.

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S3E57 - Unexpected Darwin

In this episode Chris explores Charles Darwin's great work "The Origin of Species" and asks the question: Was Darwin an atheist? We explore Charles Darwin's influences, including his infamous grandfather--Erasmus Darwin--and dig into unexpected quotes from the book. Did you know Charles Darwin used the term 'The Creator' in the book? Did you know he acknowledged the insufficiency of his theory to explain the origin of life and consciousness? Well strap in, because it's not at all what the atheist-materialists of the world believe it is.

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S3E56 - The Gateway Process

In this episode Chris discusses a document from 1980's which exposed a U.S. Military program called "The Gateway Process," aimed at harnessing such extrasensory phenomena as "remote viewing." We all know the world of espionage is dark and cut-throat, but when it comes packaged up in the language of biochemistry and quantum physics, it's got my attention. As if this wasn't enough it explores its coherence with religious phenomena and uses mysticism to bolster it's legitimacy. Strap In, 'cause here we go...

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S3E55 - The Mythology of Mathematics

In this episode Chris explores the mathematical patterns behind forms in nature. We discuss the Mandelbrot Set and Vortex Math and a strange phenomena that connects them--the Cartoid? What is a Cartoid? What does it represent? Are there mystical parallels? How about natural ones? You betcha! Strap in for a myth that describes how the infinite can be in the finite, how self-experience is a creative force and the whole damn thing might just be God experiencing itself.

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S3E54 - Dispensaries, Awe and the Mysteries of Nature

In this episode Chris and Kyle reconnect after the holiday break. We reminisce about nearly 3 years of podcasting, discuss the strange realities of incorporating cannabis dispensaries in our towns and cities and ponder the meaning of the awe experience. 

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S3E53 - Time and Eternity Part 3

This episode concludes our exploration of the religious philosophy of Walter Stace. We discuss the difference between first-hand religious experience and the second-hand version we commonly call organized religion. We explore how religious symbols are used to evoke first-hand religious experience and thereby preserve the value of organized religion in society.

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S3E52 - Time and Eternity Part Deux

In this episode we continue exploring the philosopher Walter Stace's book "Time and Eternity." In this one we focus on the other half of the religious paradox; what Stace calls the Positive Divine. We discuss what it means to know the unknowable and how that can be achieved. We discuss the role of symbols and contemplate whether the world of our experience is representational...a world of symbols. What could this mean? And what does it imply about the meaning of the word "real"?

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